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Honda City vs Kia Seltos

In 2025 when choosing between the Honda City and Kia Seltos, assess both models based on Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, and Colours. Honda City Price starts at Rs. 11.82 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) for SV Petrol MT, Kia Seltos Price starts at Rs. 10.9 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) for HTE 1.5 Petrol MT. City: 1498 cc engine, 17.8 to 18.4 kmpl mileage. Seltos: 1482 cc engine, 17 to 20.7 kmpl mileage. Read the expert reviews to determine comfort and performance.
City vs Seltos Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS City Seltos
BrandHondaKia
Price₹ 11.82 Lakhs₹ 10.9 Lakhs
Mileage17.8 to 18.4 kmpl17 to 20.7 kmpl
Engine Capacity1498 cc1482 cc
TransmissionManual, Automatic Manual, Automatic
Cylinders44

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Honda City
SV Petrol MT
₹11.82 Lakhs*
*Ex-showroom price
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Seltos
Kia Seltos
HTE 1.5 Petrol MT
₹10.90 Lakhs*
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Specification
Engine Type
1.5 i-VTEC with VTCG1.5 MPi
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
145 Nm @ 4300 rpm144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Transmission
Manual - 6 GearsManual - 6 Gears
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
119 bhp @ 6600 rpm113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Drivetrain
FWDFWD
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2BS6 Phase 2
Engine
1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrol
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 metres-
Rear Brake Type
DrumDisc
Spare Wheel
SteelSteel
Front Tyres
185 / 60 R15205 / 65 R16
Wheels
Alloy WheelsSteel Rims
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)Power assisted (Electric)
Front Brake Type
Ventilated DiscDisc
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam with Coil SpringCoupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil SpringMcPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Tyres
185 / 60 R15205 / 65 R16
Ground Clearance
165 mm-
Length
4549 mm4365 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm2610 mm
Kerb Weight
1107 kg-
Height
1489 mm1620 mm
Width
1748 mm1800 mm
Bootspace
506 litres433 litres
No of Seating Rows
2 Rows2 Rows
Seating Capacity
5 Person5 Person
Doors
4 Doors5 Doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 litres50 litres
Features
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & TelescopicTilt
Cabin-Boot Access
NoYes
Heater
YesYes
Cruise Control
YesNo
Parking Sensors
RearRear
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-DriverCo-Driver Only
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera with GuidanceNo
Keyless Start/ Button Start
YesNo
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)Yes (Manual)
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal OnlyManual - Internal Only
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder
YesYes
12V Power Outlets
31
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed ControlSingle Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front ArmrestBlower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
YesYes
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 TripsElectronic 2 Trips
Shift Indicator
NoYes
Clock
DigitalDigital
Door Ajar Warning
YesYes
Low Fuel Level Warning
YesYes
Tachometer
AnalogueAnalogue
Instantaneous Consumption
YesYes
Gear Indicator
NoYes
Instrument Cluster
Analogue - DigitalAnalogue - Digital
Average Speed
YesYes
Average Fuel Consumption
YesYes
Distance to Empty
YesYes
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹13,70,224₹12,51,879
Ex-Showroom Price
₹11,82,000₹10,89,900
RTO
₹1,30,200₹1,12,990
Insurance
₹57,524₹48,489
Accessories Charges
₹0₹0
FastTag Charges
₹500₹500
Other Charges
₹0₹0
EMI
₹29,451₹26,907
Expert Rating
Pros and Cons
Pros
Sportier looksFeature additions in cabinADAS (Honda Sense)
Cons
Sedate drive character
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